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WF61 XWY

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,040 mi
Last recorded105,040 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF61 XWY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 105,040 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 100,872 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 100,868 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 96,554 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 90,154 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 90,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2021 86,622 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 78,015 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 69,038 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 61,721 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 4 Jul 2017 61,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 18 Oct 2016 37,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 24,360 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 13,653 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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WF61 XWY is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2011 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 69,809 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WF61 XWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF61 XWY registered?

WF61 XWY is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 2 December 2011.

Is WF61 XWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF61 XWY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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